Dogtopia vs Pet Butler Franchise Comparison

Dogtopia is the premier provider of dog daycare and boarding and is now opening franchises all over the US! Customers can drop their dog off at Dogtopia and let him spend the day socializing with other dogs, running around and burning off plenty of pent-up energy. Happy To Be Here, Inc. has designed an effective and easy-to-use business system for franchisees. As a franchise owner of Dogtopia, you will receive unparalleled support from our management office. Other benefits as a franchisee include use of the trademark Dogtopia name, access to our proprietary salon products, corporate purchasing power, equipment and furniture specifications, access to qualified, approved vendors, site selection assistance, interior design consultation, corporate manuals, marketing, and public relations services, training and ongoing product development.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Dogtopia franchise ranges from $668,298 to $1,444,264. This includes $76,820 to $102,900 that must be paid to the franchisor and their affiliates.
If you are a conversion franchisee (i.e., you are converting an existing dog daycare facility to your Dogtopia facility), then the total investment necessary to begin operation of a Dogtopia franchise ranges from $331,070 to $806,885. This includes $56,620 to $72,700 that must be paid to the franchisor and their affiliates. The transfer fee is 50% of the franchise fee
If you purchase area development rights, the total investment necessary to begin operation of a Dogtopia franchise ranges from $668,298 to $1,444,264, plus an additional $44,550 for each franchise you commit to develop (excluding the first franchise). This includes $76,820 to $102,900 that must be paid to the franchisor and their affiliates, plus an additional $44,550 for each franchise you commit to develop (excluding the first franchise), which must also be paid to the franchisor.

Everyone loves their dog, but no one likes cleaning up after it! Here are just some of the reasons why we're so excited about this opportunity:

* Close to 40% of US households own at least one dog.

* Two in ten dog owners own two dogs.

* One in ten dog owners own three or more dogs.

* In Baby Boomer households where there are no children under 18 years of age, more dogs are owned on average (two).

* There are over 63 million dogs in the US.

* The average dog leaves its owners 23 "presents" per week.

* 30 million US households have at least one dog and not one of these households enjoys cleaning up after it!

* Our first franchise (company owned) has over 3,000 clients in the Dallas Fort Worth Area of Texas and consistently serves several thousand pets and their owners each week.

* According to the U.S. Department of Commerce:

o Although only 8% of businesses are franchises, they represent 40% of all retail sales in the U.S.

o Proven methods are often better than trial and error.

o A franchise is usually easier to sell and has a higher value than an independent business.

o Consumers prefer a nationally recognized name 2 to 1.

o The synergy of a group of people, all contributing ideas and motivation, is a benefit to each individual.